Process service and court filing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
3 Bucks County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Permissive (attorney e-filing available; courthouse filing still accepted)
- E-filing system
- Bucks County Prothonotary E-Filing & Web Viewer (county-operated)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $292.75 (Summons/Complaint/Amicable Action; Prothonotary Civil Fee Bill eff 1/1/2026)
- Small claims fee
- Filed with Magisterial District Judge (up to $12,000), not Prothonotary
- Family law petition fee
- $398.00 (Complaint in Divorce); $281.25 (Custody/Visitation); eff 1/1/2026
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Bucks County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bucks County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Bucks County?
1Court lists e-filing in Bucks County as: Permissive (attorney e-filing available; courthouse filing still accepted). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Bucks County courthouses hear civil cases?
Bucks County Justice Center. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Bucks County?
$292.75 (Summons/Complaint/Amicable Action; Prothonotary Civil Fee Bill eff 1/1/2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Bucks County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Bucks County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.